Overview

The History - Public History degree from University of West Florida offers three tracks: Traditional History, Public History, and Interdisciplinary Maritime and Coastal History. Whichever track you choose, you will gain the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and ask incisive questions about the world around you.

You will be required to take two methods courses sequenced to provide a layered approach to research. Each track also has unique requirements throughout the curriculum and culminates with a capstone project and e-portfolio completed in the M.A. Capstone seminar in the final semester of the program.

Careers & Outcomes

A master’s degree in history equips graduates with advanced research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, preparing them for diverse careers in historical research, public history, education, and cultural preservation. With a deep understanding of the past, graduates are ready to contribute to fields such as museums, archives, policy analysis, and historical consulting.

Job Titles

Archivist
Historical Consultant
Museum Curator
Research Analyst
Public Historian

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Maritime and Coastal History

Local History

Nautical Archaeology

Historic and Heritage Preservation Seminar

Policies, Practices and Archaeology in Historic Preservation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pensacola, United States

Disciplines

History Art History Modern History View 62 other Masters in Modern History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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151 _(verbal)

151 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

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General requirements

To be considered for admission into the University of West Florida’s M.A. in History, the applicant must meet the following minimum Department of History and Philosophy admission requirements for regular admission:

Submission of letter of intent
Submission of a writing sample (undergraduate research paper preferred)
Minimum of 15 semester hours of upper-division history courses
Minimum of two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15558 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15558 USD / year

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In-State

5664 USD / year

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Living costs

Pensacola

United States

892 - 1478 USD / month

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